• Wed, December 4, 2024

by: Tim Hastings

Close-up view of Guangdong-Macao in-depth cooperation zone in S China's Hengqin

In 2021, the Chinese central authorities decided to build the Guangdong-Macao in-depth cooperation zone in Hengqin, Zhuhai city, South China's Guangdong province, making the island an important new growth point for Macao's economy.

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Universities criticise Marsden Fund cuts, business group backs the move

Changes to a critical science fund are short-sighted and will have negative effects on universities' ability to carry out research in both humanities and social sciences, a senior academic at Victoria University says.

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Documents show wary Japan gov't surveyed Korean students after 1923 quake, massacre

Following the massacre of many Koreans in Japan based on rumors that circulated in the wake of the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake, Japan's Educa･･･

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Museum experts brainstorm on the future of the past

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The AI Pioneer With Provocative Plans for Humanity

While some fret about technology's social impacts, Raj Reddy still believes in the power of artificial intelligence to improve lives.

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Year of the Quantum, world of the quantum: it's all around us and the future is bright

From even better to still better quantum tools, a rising helix of creativity will catalyse new dreams and forge new realities In the second instalment of his exclusive monthly series for the South China Morning Post,

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2 Temple ISD robotics teams qualify for 'BEST Robotics' state competition

Temple High School's Wildcat Workforce team and Travis Science Academy's Lunar Mustangs secured their spots at the state level following strong performances at a meet hosted by Temple ISD.

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NAPLAN 2024: results for every Redland primary, secondary school

Redland schools have fared well in this year's year 9 NAPLAN results with two outstanding colleges gaining overall scores within the state's top 40 performers.

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MOSI to open 2nd-largest digital planetarium in the U.S. in 2025

MOSI will transform its outdated and vacant IMAX theater into the country's second-largest digital theater and planetarium. The new planetarium will seat roughly 300 peop

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Karnataka Unveils India's First Circular Economy Policy

Karnataka is leading India's green revolution with its first-ever circular economy policy, focusing on sustainable construction and proptech innovations.

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Trump nominates billionaire SpaceX backer Jared Isaacman for NASA administrator

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Jared Isaacman, who led and financed SpaceX's Inspiration4 and Polaris Dawn private-astronaut missions, to become the next NASA administrator. Trump announced Isaacman's nomination in a Wednesday morning Truth Social post.

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Yango, Zindi celebrate winners of 2024 Accra Mobility Hackathon

The maiden edition of the Accra Mobility Hackathon witnessed a high involvement of females with 32 women, making up 16% of the total number of participants. The top-performing model in the hackathon achieved an RMSE score of 1.42, demonstrating a highly accurate prediction with an average error rate of just 1.42 percent.

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2024 PH Textile Congress highlights innovations, vision for sustainable future

THE Department of Science and Technology (DOST) celebrated groundbreaking advancements and a renewed vision for the Philippine textile industry at the 2024 Philippine Textile Congress, which brought together leaders,

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CRISPR-Cas technology: Balancing efficiency and safety

Researchers have uncovered a serious side effect of using the CRISPR-Cas gene scissors. A molecule designed to make the process more efficient destroys parts of the genome.

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Charting Nepal's path to progress with China

As such, Nepal needs to shift away from traditional policy priorities and focus on science and technology, and capacity building. And since the exodus of young talents poses a significant challenge to Nepal, the country has to take measures to retain and empower human resources in order to achieve long-term development.

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Lots of hunting. Not much gathering. The diet of early Americans

The spear-tips, and butchered bones, leave no doubt that they were hunters, and that mammoth was sometimes on the menu. But how important it was, and how much the "gathering" component of hunting and gathering mattered, has only now been shown.

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Can anyone realistically challenge SpaceX's launch supremacy?

SpaceX's actual main challenger at the moment is Blue Origin, a firm founded by Jeff Bezos in 2000, 18 months before SpaceX's formation in 2002. Blue Origin has not yet enjoyed SpaceX's stellar success.

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This Manta ray robot is the world's fastest soft-bodied swimmer

Researchers were inspired by the ray's energy-efficient flappy fins.

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NY judge greenlights racial discrimination lawsuit targeting state pre-college program

The New York State Education Department's Science and Technology Entry Program discriminates against students based on race, the lawsuit claims.

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Yangtze River Delta region cements position as China's economic powerhouse

The Yangtze River Delta region has solidified its position as a powerhouse of China's economy, driven by increased investment in research and development and a commitment to cross-regional collaboration in innovation and industry, officials said at a news conference held by the region's Regional Cooperation Office on Wednesday.

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Trump nominates Shift4 boss Jared Isaacman who's friends with Elon Musk to lead NASA

President-elect Donald Trump has tapped a billionaire space tourist to lead NASA. Jared Isaacman, 41, with a net worth of $1.9 billion, has been nominated for Administrator.

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Nigerian billionaires' wealth drops third time in 2024 to $23.8b

The combined net worth of Nigeria's four wealthiest individuals is $23.8 billion, according to the Forbes Real-Time Billionaires List,

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Kochi to host global conference on sustainable growth in rubber industry

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Two Temple ISD robotics teams qualify for 'BEST Robotics' state competition

Temple High School's Wildcat Workforce team and Travis Science Academy's Lunar Mustangs secured their spots at the state level following strong performances at a meet hosted by Temple ISD.

by: Tim Hastings

China creates chameleon-like camouflage tech with 'invisibility' power for military use

Camouflage is an important military strategy that limits the enemy's ability to locate and attack other forces. Now, a team of Chinese researchers has developed an advanced color-switchable material called Self-Adaptive Photochromism (SAP).

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Ghanaian Mum Takes Olive Oil To Son's Graduation, Prays And Anoints Him For Success

A proud Ghanaian mother from Aveme blessed her son at his KNUST graduation, praying for success and anointing him with olive oil in a heartfelt gesture.

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President-elect Donald Trump picks Jared Isaacman to head NASA

"Having been fortunate to see our amazing planet from space, I am passionate about America leading the most incredible adventure in human history," he said.

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19 of the world's most influential scientists work for, or with, this Eastern WA lab

Nineteen of the most influential scientists in the world work for Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, with headquarters in Richland, or have a joint appointment there with a university.

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Semiconductor maker plans 'top-to-bottom' review after Tempe factory closure

CEO Steve Sanghi of Microchip Technology plans a review of company operations after the semiconductor maker said it would close its Tempe factory.

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Ovation Science Licensee Launches Innovative Transdermal Cannabis Products in Pennsylvania

Ovation Science Inc. ("Ovation" or the "Company"), with its patented topical and transdermal cannabis products powered by its

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Rosatom to develop Ethiopian nuclear centre

Rosatom and the Ethiopian Ministry of Innovation & Technology, have signed a contract for the development of a feasibility

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ICDCC 2024: Redefining Frontiers In Data And Communication

The International Conference on Data Computation and Communication (ICDCC) 2024, hosted by VIT Bhopal University on November 29-30, was a grand confluence of global thought leaders, researchers, and innovators, showcasing the latest advancements in data science, computation, and communication technologies.

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Karnataka mandates 20% sustainable materials in construction under new policy

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Chinese researchers develop new implant material to accelerate bone healing

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Scientists create chameleon-like invisibility material that doesn't use electricity

In nature, chameleons and octopuses are the ultimate masters of active camouflage, capable of altering their appearance to evade predators. Replicating this feat with man-made materials,

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International Year of Quantum Science and Technology 2025: here's all you need to know

Matin Durrani introduces you to the bounty of quantum-themed initiatives in store for 2025

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Scientists develop game-changing cooling technology that could revolutionize future buildings: 'Ready for mass production'

Near-infrared light from the sun is reflected off the Bragg mirror. The silver substrate facilitates visibility with small holes that allow light to pass through in a design evoking an insect screen. Lastly, the PDMS coating counters far-infrared radiation.

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The best science and technology documentaries of 2024

Social Studies (Disney+/FX) Technology has reshaped childhood for the first generation of so-called digital natives. This five-parter was filmed in the US in 2021 as schools returned to in-person classes, following the peak of the covid-19 pandemic.

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Science could solve some of the world's biggest problems. Why aren't governments using it?

A Nature global survey finds that most specialists are unhappy with systems to provide science advice to policymakers.

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Fitbit fans fume over new app bug and users are 'jumping ship'

Scores of Fitbit owners have posted online about annoying flaw in the Fitbit app that has been broken for some time

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Boost your career with IITD's Certificate Programme in Data Science and Machine Learning: Enroll now

Data Science and Machine Learning analyse data to uncover insights, make predictions, and drive informed decision-making across various industries.

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ISRO Proba 3 mission launch today: Know the date, time, where to watch, must know facts and other details

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RANKED: How every Qld school performed in NAPLAN

The top performing Queensland schools for NAPLAN 2024 have been revealed with the metropolitan schools emerging on top while the state's rural cousins continue to linger behind.

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Give your old Kindle to Amazon today and get the ultimate new upgrade for less

"Get an Amazon.co.uk gift card and 20% off one new Kindle when you trade in," Amazon confirmed on its website. With prices for the new Scribe starting from £379.99 this is definitely a deal that will make things feel a little more affordable. So, what's new about the Kindle Scribe, and should you buy it?

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Isro PSLV-XL Proba-3 Launch Live streaming: Europe's solar mission to lift-off today

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Government's Marsden Fund cuts: All humanities, social sciences research funding slashed

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L & T Joins n0c tech to Provide Low Cost and Compact Carbon Capture and Storage Tech

India's leading engineering and construction conglomerate, announces a strategic partnership with climate tech startup n0c tech to deploy innovative, low cost & compact carbon capture & storage tech across industrial sectors.

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Scientists slam government's changes to Marsden and Catalyst funds

Government's Marsden and Catalyst changes are 'defunding our ability to understand and address some of our most important challenges': NZ Association of Scientists

Scientists slam government's changes to Marsden and Catalyst funds

Government's Marsden and Catalyst changes are 'defunding our ability to understand and address some of our most important challenges': NZ Association of Scientists
The article from Interest.co.nz discusses the New Zealand government's decision to alter funding for scientific research through changes to the Marsden Fund and Catalyst Fund. These changes, according to critics, are detrimental to New Zealand's scientific community. The Marsden Fund, which supports curiosity-driven research, has seen its funding model shift, potentially reducing the number of projects it can support. Similarly, the Catalyst Fund, aimed at fostering strategic science investments, has been restructured, leading to concerns about the continuity and depth of research in critical areas like climate change, biodiversity, and health. Critics argue that these funding cuts and changes could undermine New Zealand's ability to understand and address complex global challenges, potentially leading to a brain drain as researchers seek funding elsewhere. The article highlights the frustration among scientists and academics who fear that these decisions prioritize short-term economic gains over long-term scientific advancement and societal benefits.

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https://www.interest.co.nz/technology/131098/governments-marsden-and-catalyst-changes-are-defunding-our-ability-understand-and

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